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Question
Distinguish between ape and man.
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Solution
| Ape | Man | |
| 1. | Ape generally walks on four limbs. | Man walks erect on two legs. |
| 2. | Ape has a smaller brain and lower cranial capacity. | Man has a larger brain and higher cranial capacity. |
| 3. | Ape has longer arms than legs. | Man has shorter arms than legs. |
| 4. | The foramen magnum is directed backward in ape. | The foramen magnum is directed downward in man. |
| 5. | Ape has no well-developed chin. | Man has a well-developed chin. |
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